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MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding Gov. Tony Evers' veto of Assembly Bill 1, which undermined the recommendations of Wisconsin educators and the authority of the superintendent.
"I commend the governor for vetoing Assembly Bill 1. The proposal was deeply flawed as it relied on the NAEP – a federal assessment that is currently being cut by the federal government and is not aligned to Wisconsin’s rigorous standards – to influence local school policies. Most importantly, it undermined the authority of the state superintendent as outlined in Wisconsin’s Constitution.
"Wisconsin teachers had direct input in the decision to align test cut scores with Wisconsin’s academic standards. Thanks to their work, our assessments are now accurate and meaningful measures of student progress and achievement. Moving forward, these assessments will provide valuable data that will better inform classroom and school practices. I remain committed to advocating for and implementing high standards and ensuring teaching and learning practices align with those expectations for all kids."
An official photo of Dr. Underly is available on the DPI's website.
Contact: Media.Inquiries@dpi.wi.gov
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